Proportional Directional Control Valve, Pilot Operated

PRM8-06 Size 06 (D03)  Qmax 140 l/min (37 GPM) • pmax 350 bar (5100 PSI)

Technical Features

› Pilot operated proportional directional control spool valve with high hydraulic power
› Subplate mounting surface acc. to standard ISO 4401 (size 06), DIN 24340 (CETOP 03)
› The valve is designed for control of movement direction of actuator and continuous speed
regulation proportionally to the input command signal
› Valve control with the help of external or integrated electronic control unit in the form of
connector plug
› Manual override of valve spool
› Optional type of electric connector for the valve without integrated ECU
› Adjustable position of coil connector suitable for mounting, achievable by turning the coil after
loosening the fastening nut
› In the standard version, the valve housing is phosphated for basic surface corrosion protection
and as preparation for painting. Steel parts are zinc-coated for 240 h salt spray protection acc.
to ISO 9227
› Enhanced surface protection for mobile sector available for the valve housing and steel parts
(ISO 9227, 520 h salt spray)

Functional Description

The proportional directional control spool valve is designed to control the movement direction (double solenoid valve), stop, control the speed and
position of the piston rod of hydraulic cylinder or shaft of hydraulic motor. The speed of movement is proportional to the volumetric flow through the
valve, which is continuously regulated by throttling at the control edges of spool, proportionally to the input command signal. The pilot operated
directional control valve has a hydraulically operated main spool, which follows the position of control spool, operated by solenoids. The hydraulic
operation of main spool allows to control high hydraulic power because the power characteristic of the valve is unlimited by acting hydrodynamic
forces.
The valve can be controlled by electronic control unit EL-7, which converts an input command signal into output PWM current signal for solenoid
coils. The electronic control unit EL7 is available as external for connection to a DIN rail (EL7-E, see datasheet HA 9152) or integrated on the valve in a
form of connector plug (EL7-I, see datasheet HA 9151).

Technical Data

Valve size 06 (D03)

ISO 4401-03-02-0-05
Max. operating pressure at ports P, A, B bar (PSI) 350 (5080)
4xM5-6Hx13 Maximal flow at pressure 320 bar (4640 PSI) l/min (GPM) 140 (37)
31,75 (1.25) Max. operating pressure at port T bar (PSI) 210 (3050)
0,75 (0.03)
Fluid temperature range (NBR) °C (°F) -30 ... +80 (-22 ... +176)
Fluid temperature range (FPM) °C (°F) -20 ... +80 (-4 ... +176)
B G Ambient temperature range °C (°F) -30 ... +50 (-22 ... +122)
12,7 (0.50)

Nominal flow rate Qn at ∆p=10 bar (145 PSI) l/min (GPM) 25 (6.6)
40,5 (1.59)

Hysteresis % <6
30,2 (1.18)
21,5 (0.85)

T P Weight kg (Ibs) 2,4 (5.3)

Technical data of proportional solenoid
A
Nominal supply voltage V 12 DC 24 DC
5,1 (0.20) Limit current A 2,5 1,0
15,5 (0.61) Mean resistance value at 20 °C (68 °F) Ω 2,3 13,4
25,9 (1.16) Technical data of electronic control unit EL-7
31 (1.22) Operating supply voltage Ucc V DC 9 ... 32
Reference voltage Uref V DC 5
Ports P, A, B, T - max. ∅7.5 mm (0.29 in) Max. current at Uref mA 20
Types of input command signal, when EL7 is used see datasheet EL7*
Max. output current / 1 coil A 3
PWM frequency Hz 80 ... 1 000
Resolution of A/D converters bit 12
Ramp function s 0 ... 45
Dither – amplitude* % from Imax 0 ... 30 % from Imax
Dither – frequency* Hz 60 ... 300
* When the dither is activated, the PWM frequency is automatically set to 15 kHz
Datasheet Type
General information GI_0060 products and operating conditions
Coil types / Connectors C_8007 C22B* / K*
Mounting interface SMT_0019 Size 06
Spare parts SP_8010

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 Ordering Code

PRM8-06 / - -1
Proportional Directional Surface treatment
Control Valve, Pilot No designation standard
Operated A zinc-coated (ZnCr-3), ISO 9227 (240 h)
B zinc-coated (ZnNi), ISO 9227 (520 h)
Valve size
Clamping lenght for mounting screw 22mm (0.86 in)
Spool symbols
see table „Spool Symbols“ Seals
No designation NBR
V FPM (Viton)
Nominal flow rate at ∆p=10 bar (145 PSI)
25 l/min (6.6 GPM) 25 Manual override
No designation standard (operated by pin)
N1 cap nut covered
Rated supply voltage of solenoid N2 rubber boot protected
(at the coil terminal)
Without solenoid coil (type without 00 Connector plug acc. to EN 175301-803-A
integrated ECU only) No designation valve with integrated electronic control unit
12 V DC 12 K1 connector plug EN 175301-803-A without rectifier for the valve
24 V DC 24 without integrated ECU and with coils E1 or E2

Connector
Integrated electronic control unit (only for valves without EL7-I)
(standardly on the solenoid „a“) E1 EN 175301-803-A
E2 E1 with quenching diode
Electronic control unit EL7-IA with an analogue EL7-A E3A AMP Junior Timer - axial direction (2 pins; male)
input command signal E4A E3A with quenching diode
Electronic control unit EL7-IC for connection EL7-C E8 loose conductors (two insulated wires)
to the CAN bus E9 E8 with quenching diode
E12A Deutsch DT04-2P - axial direction (2 pins; male)
E13A E12A with quenching diode

- For proportional valves with two solenoids, single solenoid must be de-energized before the other solenoid can be charged.
- The solenoid operated valves are delivered without connectors. For available connectors see datasheet K_8008.
- Mounting bolts M5x30 ISO 4762 or studs must be ordered separately. Tightening torque is 8.9+1 Nm (6.56+0.7 Ibf.ft).
- Besides the shown, commonly used valve versions other special models are available.
- Contact our technical support for their identification, feasibility and operating limits.

Spool Symbols

Type Symbol Type Symbol

2Z11 A B 3Y11 A B

P T P T
3Z11 A B 3Y21 A B

P T P T

Characteristics measured at ν = 32 mm2/s (156 SUS)

Operating limits: Regulated flow related to control signal

Flow direction P → A / B → T or P → B / A → T Δp=10 bar (145 PSI)
Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]

Flow Q [l/min (GPM)]

(39.9) 160 (39.85) 160

(37.0) 140 (31.70) 120

(31.7) 120 (21.13) 80

(26.4) 100 (10.57) 40

Ic =100%
(21.1) 80 0
Ic = 80%
Ic = 60%
(15.9) 60 (-39.85) -40
Ic = 40% pin = 320 bar
pin = 200 bar
(10.6) 40 (-31.70) -80 pin = 150 bar
pin = 100 bar
pin = 50 bar
(5.3) 20 (-21.13) -120 p = 10 bar

(-10.57) -160
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100

(435) (1305) (2176) (3046) (3916) (4786) Control current Ic [%]

Input pressure p0 [bar (PSI)]

The coil current which initializes the flow through the proportional directional valve can differ due to the production tolerances about in a range
of ± 6% of the limit current.

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 Electronic control unit EL7

The ECU EL7 allows direct independent control of the valve with an analogue input command signal or connection of the valve to the CANBus
control system of machine.

Proportional valve with external electronic control unit EL7-E

The valve can be controlled by external ECU EL7-E designed for connection to a DIN rail. The user electrically connects the ECU to the valve with a
cable. The ECU EL7-E can be used for control of one solenoid or two solenoid valves.
Selection and setting of ECU parameters is described in datasheet HA 9152

Valve with one solenoid and integrated ECU EL7-I*-1

The ECU in the form of connector plug is simply mounted on the socket of connector EN 175301-803-A of solenoid coil and fastened with a fixing
screw.
Valve with two solenoids and integrated ECU EL7-I*-2-105
The ECU in the form of connector plug is simply mounted on the socket of connector EN 175301-803-A of solenoid coil and fastened with a fixing
screw. The second solenoid is connected to the ECU with a cable. If the integrated ECU EL7-I is ordered separately, the length of cable must be
specified. The length of cable is defined as a distance between fastening screws of ECU and connector plug.
Selection and setting of ECU parameters is described in datasheet HA 9151

Solenoid Coil in millimeters (in)

E1, E2 E3A, E4A E8, E9 E12A, E13A

Protection Degree IP65 Protection Degree IP67 Protection Degree IP67 / 69K

46,3 (1.82)
32,5(1.27)

32,5(1.28)
45 (1.77)

52 (2.05)

Note:
A = Standard 300 mm (11.8 in),
other lengths on demand

The indicated IP protection level is only achieved if the connector is properly mounted.

Manual Override in millimeters (in)

No Designation Designation N1 Designation N2

- Standard (operated by pin) - Cap Nut Covered - Rubber Boot Protected

a
a
73 (2.87) 79,5 (3.13)

In case of solenoid malfunction or power failure, the spool of valve can be shifted with a manual override under condition that the P channel
is pressurized. The main spool is operated hydraulically after shifting the control spool with the manual override. The pressure in T port does not
exceed 25 bar (363 PSI). For alternative manual overrides contact our technical support.

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 Dimensions in millimeters (in)
PRM8-063..../..-...E1 Spool type
Valve with two solenoids 3Z11, 3Y11, 3Y21
Example with electrical terminal
EN 175301-803-A (E1, E2)
Plastic nut
3+1 Nm
15,5 (0.61)

9,5 (0.37) (2.2+0.7 lbf.ft)

5,3 (0.21)

68,5 (2.7)
49,3 (1.94)
12,5 (0.49) 21,5 (0.85)
24 (0.95)

(0.87)
22
a b
45,5 (1.79) 8 (0.31)
12,4 (0.49)
73 (2.87) 68 (2.68)
214 (8.43)

PRM8-062..../..-...E1

Valve with one solenoid "b"

Spool type 2Z11

b
8,5 (0.34)
163 (6.42)

PRM8-063*/*-*EL7*...
Valve with two solenoids and integrated electronic control unit EL-I*-2-105
12 (0.47)
95 (3.74)

a b

230 (9.06)

Proper function of the valve is guaranteed only if the supply pressure in

the “P” channel is present and exceeds always the pressure in the “T”
channel.

Required surface quality of

the counterpart

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